The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” flew over San Antonio and Austin, Texas, May 13, 2020. The flyover was part of America Strong; a collaborative salute from the Air Force and Navy to recognize healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Media: San Antonio Express-News

Many San Antonians witnessed the Thunderbirds flyover from their homes or other viewing areas Wednesday, but just-released video shows the view from above the city.

San Antonio social media scrolls were bevy with views from different vantage points around the city of the "America Strong" flyover Wednesday. The display by the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, or the Thunderbirds, was a salute to healthcare workers, first responders and other essential employees who are working the harrowing frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Photos captured by those lucky to catch the fleeting six red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcon jets show the squadron soaring in precise formation past downtown landmarks like the Tower of Americas, The Pearl and the Alamo. The U.S. Department of Defense added to the experience Wednesday night when they released video from inside the cockpit of one of the jets as the Thunderbirds passed through the downtown area.

Photos captured by those lucky to catch the fleeting six red, white...

Photos captured by those lucky to catch the fleeting six red, white and blue F-16 Fighting Falcon jets show the squadron soaring in precise formation past downtown landmarks like the Tower of Americas, The Pearl and the Alamo. The U.S. Department of Defense added to the experience Wednesday night when it released video from inside the cockpit of one of the jets as the Thunderbirds passed through the downtown area.

The video shows the jets landing back at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, where the Thunderbirds are stationed.

"We are honored to extend our gratitude to Texans in San Antonio and Austin who have been working hard to keep their communities safe,” said Lt. Col. John Caldwell, the Thunderbirds commander and leader, in a news release prior to the flyover. “We want Texans to look up to see the display of American resolve and know that the American spirit will prevail beyond this difficult time in our nation.”